Avian ophthalmic peculiarities

Morphology and physiology of bird eyes are similar to mammals; although, there are peculiarities that should be considered for a correct interpretation of an ophthalmic examination. While the ophthalmology of domestic species is already well established, there are gaps to be filled regarding birds,...

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Published in:Ciência rural Vol. 48; no. 12
Main Authors: Carvalho, Clarissa Machado de, Rodarte-Almeida, Ana Carolina da Veiga, Santana, Marcelo Ismar Silva, Galera, Paula Diniz
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Santa Maria Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Centro de Ciencias Rurais 01-01-2018
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
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Summary:Morphology and physiology of bird eyes are similar to mammals; although, there are peculiarities that should be considered for a correct interpretation of an ophthalmic examination. While the ophthalmology of domestic species is already well established, there are gaps to be filled regarding birds, particularly due to the large number of existing species. This literature review consists of a brief contribution regarding peculiarities of anatomy, physiology, and ophthalmic semiotechnique of the avian eye. RESUMO: A morfologia e a fisiologia dos olhos das aves são similares àquelas de mamíferos, mas existem particularidades que devem ser consideradas para a correta interpretação do exame oftálmico. Enquanto a oftalmologia de espécies domésticas já é bem estabelecida, ainda há diversas lacunas no que tange às aves, particularmente devido ao grande número de espécies existentes. Este trabalho objetiva realizar uma revisão bibliográfica abrangendo anatomia, fisiologia e semiologia oftálmica de aves.
ISSN:0103-8478
1678-4596
1678-4596
DOI:10.1590/0103-8478cr20170904